El Paso Overview | An informative introduction to El Paso, Texas

El Paso is a very unique US city with an interesting history. In this video learn about El Paso's history, population, skyline as well as some things that make it unique today. Thanks for watching: El Paso Overview | An informative introduction to El Paso, Texas.
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[@dariuspk2850]

Oddly one of my favorite cities in the world, I miss seeing that mountain from my home and Highschool everyday

[@CityGeek]

That’s cool that you’re from there! I think it’s an underrated city

[@pre-q8s]

Did you go to high school in El Paso?

[@dariuspk2850]

@@pre-q8s Austin high in 2013-15

[@willrangel4459]

@@dariuspk2850 oddly? More like you’re biased being from El Paso

[@robertrodriguez578]

@@willrangel4459 😂

[@timg2727]

I've always had a weird fascination with El Paso and I don't really even know why. I live in South Dakota and I've never been anywhere near Texas. I guess maybe it's because it tends to fly under the radar a little bit for a city of its size. Most people probably don't realize how large it actually is.

[@CityGeek]

Yeah I agree that it is a little bit of a forgotten, large city. I know the first time I went there I was surprised with how large of a city it was. It's a great city though.

[@Crystal-dj6md]

I’m from El Paso and live in Minneapolis now but I miss my hometown so much.

[@RandomGamer-]

@@Crystal-dj6md did you know tha Minneapolis is Minnesota's most popular city?

[@Crystal-dj6md]

@@RandomGamer- you don’t say!

[@RandomGamer-]

@@Crystal-dj6md ye

[@WalksandSuch]

besides San Diego, El Paso is the most impressive southern border city in the USA. It's a very isolated city so it's often forgotten but it's actually an important outpost.

[@oscarm.4078]

And Ft. Bliss is here

[@yolandafernandez521]

Born and raised in El Paso, Texas!!... What can I say, I love my City and I would never move away....God bless 🙏 ♥️🙏

[@mossaj19]

I love my Sun City, otherwise known as Chucotown because it's the home of the Pachuco zoot suit. One other thing that I find fascinating is that we are home to the world's largest inland desalination plant, which makes sense since we are in a desert climate.

[@CityGeek]

Wow, that's super interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@GianVersace]

I moved away years ago. Since then, I’ve lived in 6 cities across the U.S. I miss it so much. It’s such a unique city with the nicest people ever. It’s also growing so much.

[@oscarm.4078]

Come back asap

[@DavidGutierrez-nt7ov]

I am originally from El Paso going back to the early 60's One of the greatest aspects of El Paso is how friendly the people are here.

[@CityGeek]

Yeah most of the people I have met there have been very friendly.

[@lilianaurquidi5862]

I love my suncity home town.Wonderful people, great food, and a beautiful place to live in.Most of all ,i miss my mountains and scenic drive!!

[@CityGeek]

It’s a great city!

[@lucilaparga12]

Agree. I'm also from El Paso. Westside of Mesa. Beautiful mountains and Transmountain is beautiful.

[@vibinwpsilocybin1424]

born & raised in el paso texas. I visit juarez monthly due to family residing there. pretty neat video

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!

[@TheFunStuff000]

Wow! El Paso's History is cooler than I thought

[@CityGeek]

Yeah it's really interesting!

[@MrAvon5000]

El Paso is a beautiful city since I been to El Paso going to Los Angeles on Greyhound best trip ever when I was 14yrs old.

[@jasonreese4573]

I recently bought 5 acres in the East El Paso desert, (not far from Hueco Tanks) probably retire there, can't wait!!!

[@henryvanrealestatebroker5836]

Great job! Very fair review of my home town. Thanks for this great video!

[@CityGeek]

Thank you! That means a lot whenever someone from there approves of one of my videos 😊

[@efraincorpus8777]

I just moved here in August 2021, I really love the city, ppl are great, food is good, weather is nice. I still have more to explore but so far I really like it here.

[@CityGeek]

Yeah I think there are a lot of great things about El Paso. Enjoy exploring more of the city!

[@jasonreese4573]

I plan on moving there one day. I bought five acres of desert land near Hueco Tanks.

[@RandomGamer-]

@@jasonreese4573 you bought land??!!??!!

[@jasonreese4573]

@@RandomGamer- yes , 5 acres in East El Paso! (Way out in the desert)

[@jasonreese4573]

@@RandomGamer- But I'm currently buying a lot in the Mojave Desert in Southern California! (I like having options)

[@orangemanbad]

I lived here for two years and really miss it.

[@CityGeek]

Yeah it's a great part of the country! I miss living there too

[@oscarm.4078]

Come back asap if you ever need to move!

[@pre-q8s]

I love how simple you keep these videos so that I can just get a quick overview of cities throughout the country

[@CityGeek]

Thanks! That's the goal 😀

[@uluwalker2345]

Thanks for the history. Cool!

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!

[@jasonreese4573]

Only been there once in 86 when I was 15 , but I recently purchased five acres of land in El Paso. (Near Hueco Tanks) probably retire there. Can't wait! Didn't know much about the city till recently, I've fallen in love with El Paso!

[@CityGeek]

Yeah it’s got a lot of good things going for it. I hope you enjoy it there!

[@jasonreese4573]

Would you happen to know if I can live off-grid in a tiny house out there in the East desert area ?

[@CityGeek]

@@jasonreese4573 I wouldn’t know about that. Sorry!

[@jasonreese4573]

@@CityGeek I have a feeling it's not exactly legal. But because it's so out there in the wilderness, maybe nobody will care.

[@MeatCatCheesyBlaster]

If you own the land, why not?

[@cristil54]

Thank you for your review of this city! Very informative.

[@scottlong7168]

I remember seeing lots of shacks on the Mexican side, on the left side looking down, driving through El Paso, blew my mind how close Mexico was to the city, also.

[@LeveyHere]

Awesome! El Paso is a cool city.

[@CityGeek]

Thanks! Yeah it’s a great city!

[@pre-q8s]

Yeah I didn't realize how cool it was

[@theodorabruin4601]

Very interesting...thanks!

[@rubensoto4879]

Blessed be the Guardian Angel of El Paso, TX. The sun is shining on Christmas Eve.

[@laurabagley5]

Super interesting to learn that El Paso is such a safe city! I wouldn’t have thought that! Thanks for that overview!

[@CityGeek]

Yeah it's pretty surprising! Thanks for the comment!

[@ShinerBockGirlz]

They have Border Patrol, City County & State Police, Plus a Large Military Base...its really the last place you want to mess around in...And when stuff hits the fan..they all help each other out. Give it a visit..you won't regret it...food is amazing!

[@WalkingPrepper]

Its a "safe" city since el paso pd takes 20 minutes to show up and IF they do anything against their own kind. If youre American, youre fucked.

[@crazeyjoe]

San Diego and El Paso are the two most populous border cities and yet, both cities are among the safest for their population size.

[@willrangel4459]

@@crazeyjoe San Diego is not a border city. It’s about 45 minutes north of the border.

[@thullraven1]

Excellent video. I just started following you. I am very familiar with El Paso and the surrounding area. I was stationed at Holloman AFB for four years and spent a lot of time there and in Las Cruces.

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!! That’s cool, I’ve driven past Holloman several times on my way to Alamagordo from Las Cruces. I like that part of the country

[@mattcurtis]

I dont get why ppl say its ugly, tome it looks beautiful, the mountains and the downtown area, the views are beautiful. One of myfavorite places ,my degree is history focusing on the history and cultures of the southwest. I love that area

[@willrangel4459]

There ain’t shit there but history it’s ugly. No trees, no water, no great views.

[@mattcurtis]

@@willrangel4459 i would love it, esp the mountains and nice city views. Ive been trying to get out there for so long. The history, culture and beauty. Wow

[@YogurtGoober]

@@willrangel4459 Dude what are talking about? The city is full of trees and water. The sand mix with the grass. The beautiful sky and mountains.

[@oscarm.4078]

🙏🏼

[@susielucas6162]

The best video of El Paso

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!

[@memyself-nd-i]

i lived there over 6 years and loved it

[@domo148900]

Watching you from Las Cruces. Nice to hear you lived here at one point :)

[@CityGeek]

That’s so cool! Yeah I loved my time living in Cruces!

[@danielsanchez5373]

The wife and I met while in college at UTEP. We are both from the Houston area. I agree, EP is actually a uniquely beautiful place. The Jaurez=dangerous/ep=safe thing is real. Juarez is different.

[@joestephan1111]

I have been thru El Paso several times hauling racing cars back & forth across the country. Now retired, this summer I got to for the first time set foot in down town. The bus I was riding to visit my daughter stopped to refuel & change driver. Had lunch in a small corner cafe where the food was good and the locals were friendly. Even the lone border agent at the bus station was helpful. I would love to go back sometime for a proper visit 😅

[@Franco1949]

El Paso is beautiful

[@Bossfootball2024]

Hay I’m from las cruces. Now I live in Boise idaho. Thanks for your great reviews

[@CityGeek]

Wow thank you! I’m actually in Boise now. It’s a great city!

[@Bossfootball2024]

@@CityGeek do u live here?

[@CityGeek]

@@Bossfootball2024 no I live in Philly. Was just visiting some family for the holidays.

[@MiguelHernandez-rk7bg]

My hometown

[@orlandog.8036]

Pretty cool that you lived in Cruces. I live on the other side of the San Augustine pass in Alamogordo.

[@CityGeek]

Awesome! Yeah I’ve been to Alamogordo a few times. It’s a really interesting town!

[@vincentparker8636]

I love elpaso

[@CityGeek]

It’s a great city!

[@aloya6911]

My home town

[@rubensoto4879]

The people in El Paso are good people.

[@GIJadaSmith]

Downtown Laredo is on the border and has the former capitol building of the less than a year long survived Republic of the Rio Grande. No major skyline though like El Paso

[@CityGeek]

Ok that’s good to know! Thanks for that information!

[@lightyagami7734]

I thought El Paso was cool looks clean too

[@scottlong7168]

I live in Cincinnati, Ohio, and downtown is just a bridge across from Kentucky. They say we talk with a southern like accent. Down town is so close to Kentucky.. Just states, but still cool.

[@williammaddox3339]

As close/maybe closer downtown in the US is Detroit to Windsor, Canada.

[@CityGeek]

Good point! I’ll have to look into that

[@barano9729]

Hard to make in living in EP. Few job opportunities and low wages but somehow folks argue it’s a great place to live. I suppose they’re right if you lack ambition and prefer to live as humble as possible.

[@tritosac]

What are the safe neighborhoods to live in El Paso? Thinking about moving but need some guidance.

[@shane5385]

omg that sun is HUGE lol

[@morganyork4628]

Border towns where the downtown is close to the Mexican border : Laredo, Nogales, Brownsville.

[@darkkstar5647]

You didn't really comment as to why you found El Paso charming, personally. What did you like about it?

[@kmv9552]

They should do a River walk down town tbey have the resources.....city has a lot of potential. Hopefully they get there one day. Not a bad city... Not the greatest

[@CityGeek]

That’d be really cool! I know OKC did something similar.

[@willrangel4459]

There’s no river there bud this isn’t San Antonio

[@kmv9552]

@@willrangel4459 its called the Rio Grande. So yes they do have the resources..but they just want to raise property taxes here and keep it boring here without anything nice. I guess they have bars, restaurants here so they want to keep people fat with nothing to do. It's a shame I think.

[@cjthompson420]

Downtown Laredo is also on the border… but not as big as El Paso by any means

[@efraincorpus8777]

You left out El Paso Chihuahua baseball team (I think Division 1 affiliate to SD Padres)

[@willrangel4459]

It’s AAA not division 1 division1 is college sports

[@exceedinc]

El Paso - one of the safest cities in the US Juárez - most dangerous city in the WORLD Both cities are a mile apart separated by an international border with the differences highlighting the corruption, nepotism, and cronyism alive and well within the Mexican government.

[@gif24gt60]

How does El paso compare to Tucson for single people and things to do?

[@willrangel4459]

Tucson is way smaller than El Paso.

[@SkyvatorProductions]

Tucson is much better for singles and things to do. It's smaller than El Paso, but much prettier. It's also really close to Phoenix too and not in the middle of nowhere.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Albuquerque is larger than El Paso. It's mentioned that El Paso is the 2nd largest city in the S.W. Still a great city. My wife and I hope to move there soon.

[@CityGeek]

Thanks for the comment! In terms of metro populations you are correct, but when looking at the city population, El Paso is actually more populated than ABQ. To me ABQ feels bigger due to its larger metro, but El Paso is technically ranked higher in city population, making it the second largest in the SW. I hope you and your wife can move there soon!

[@elosogonzalez8739]

@@CityGeek Hopefully by first part of 2022. Need to get my wife closer to family in Mexico. Visited several times this year. Really like the city.

[@ernestpena9843]

Sorry sir.El Paso is considerably larger than the crime infested city of Albuquerque.Please do the research.Contrast this with the peaceful laid back relatively low crime city of El Paso...no contest. Please ask anybody who has visited both cities.,

[@elosogonzalez8739]

@@ernestpena9843 I grew up in Albuquerque, it use to be a great place. Living in Phoenix for the last 13 years, I can hardly wait to leave! El Paso is a very livable city, if I can secure employment there, we're headed your way!

[@willrangel4459]

El Paso is bigger than Albuquerque

[@adambradbury442]

Could have added a section on Biggs Army Airfield and its role in the old Strategic Air Command fighting the silent nuclear war for decades. Or modern day Fort Bliss. Also, your mom's not past her prime.

[@CityGeek]

That would have been cool to add! I’ll need to read up more on that more. Lol I’m sure she’d appreciate that

[@Venom70787]

ExpaiNed by city Geek.

[@JRMcDowell]

As a person born and raised in El Paso and spent most of his life in the city and worked as a LEO there, the stat on safest city is manipulated. But I will also say that the cartels want to keep it safer or have the illusion of being safer, as it is one of the largest ports for its many illegal activities. I do however like the facts you did present as an overview, a bit short and I feel a lot was missed. I missed the mountains and the views... the smell of the rain there, and so much more. I don't miss the lower wages, or the fact most jobs require or want employees who know Spanish and English, in that order, I also don't like how non-diverse the city is. I do miss the Food, the Best Mexican Food anywhere. I agree with many of the comments below. For me El Paso is far too Brown, and too land locked/secluded for me. It will forever be my home, and I will always hold fond memories of it, but I moved away for Greener pastures.

[@texasgal3903]

When I was young, I loved El Paso, it was beautiful, clean, and traffic was easy going, that was in the 70's even 80's. When we got into the 90's, it was growing but not so bad yet, but in the 2000, it grew way too much and became nothing but way too big and way too much traffic, now in 2022, the traffic is outrageous, and I wish I could move to a smaller less populated town. I never was a big city gal! 🤷🏼‍♀️ For those who want to see the older and prettier El Paso, watch THE 1983 movie "Lone Wolf McQuade", with Chuck Norris, it takes place in all areas of El Paso, and you'll see the beautiful parts, and how gorgeous we were in the older days before my city became too big, too overcrowded, and TOO MUCH TRAFFIC!!

[@Andolem]

How about the biggest refinery in the middle of the city that nobody talks about, it smells horrible and dangerous for our health.

[@DanielRodriguez-cv3xb]

A native American from Oklahoma told me that he didn't like El Paso because there was a lot of disrespectful people he said exactly the same thing as did and he was not from here he was from Oklahoma

[@nicelol5241]

well, all Texas is really racist

[@robertperez6414]

God'$ COUNTRY!

[@laurabagley5]

Are you aware of any other football stadium surrounded by rocks like that?

[@CityGeek]

I can't think of any that are in a location quite like that. It's a really cool looking stadium!

[@user-hi8iz]

could be wrong but i think laredo's downtown is closer to the Mexican border

[@CityGeek]

Thanks for pointing that out! I believe it is closer. Considering Laredo isn’t very big, I’d still view El Paso as being very unique as a large American city that close to the border

[@davidhernandez846]

Brownsville's downtown is directly across Matamoros as well. Brownsville is a much smaller city of course.

[@user-hi8iz]

@@CityGeek i agree i actually visited el paso and part of new mexico this summer. it was very nice there just as described in your video

[@willrangel4459]

You are wrong considering El Paso is right on the border. Like literally on the border.

[@user-hi8iz]

@@willrangel4459 yeah but the downtown is directly touching it

[@JerryTate-jm8fo]

A big city in the middle of nowhere.

[@audreyaspearman]

Haha an Ugly city past it’s prime. Ouch!! El Paso is a great city thanks for the video! 👍😂

[@CityGeek]

Haha for the record I think it’s a great city too 😊 thanks for the comment!

[@rubensoto4879]

There are single men in El Paso.

[@kittyfrisco7681]

El Paso is not what many people think it is, and it might be safe to some. But there is plenty of gun violence nowadays as that is the way Greg Abbott legalize open carry. This video is using Old footage of El Paso, it don't show any of the latest developments. As El Paso has grown so has crime grown with it many mean nasty people now call El Paso home. I was born and raised here so I call the shots as I see them.

[@CityGeek]

Thanks for the feedback! I always appreciate hearing perspectives from locals.

[@willrangel4459]

They just showed the new building downtown. Horizon city isn’t El Paso

[@DanielRodriguez-cv3xb]

There is alot of drug addicts here in El Paso Texas

[@bkarrioeighteen8666]

chuco 915 BIG BAD 18STREEET GANG

[@kristuferkrunowski4739]

18st has never been in el paso liar

[@stochasticdifferentialeq.1393]

El Paso is practically a portion of Mexico in the USA mainland.

[@xtyiu2017]

🤡

[@Azarathify]

Why? Because the majority of the people are Hispanic?

[@noname-cn3oy]

The downtown El Paso Texas is very poor not business.

[@lovepink2619]

Is it true you can’t get a job in EP if you don’t speak Spanish?

[@Azarathify]

If you are looking for a job in the retail sector then bilingual people are preferred due to the large Mexican customer base. However, English is preferred for all other jobs.

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

I plan on purchasing a home in the El Paso Area. Tired of the liberal mindset of California and the overpricing and high taxes.

[@GIJadaSmith]

El Paso county and city are democratic. Texas democratic is just more conservative than California republican honestly lol. Hope you enjoy Texas. I love my home state.

[@Andolem]

Well you are not escaping anything then, El Paso is blue as it come.

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

@@Andolem Ah shit.

[@willrangel4459]

@@GIJadaSmith uh no it’s not

[@chris7077]

you're in for a massive shock with the outrageous property taxes in TX that punish property owners to make up for no state income tax

[@DanielRodriguez-cv3xb]

I was born here in el paso texas I live my entire life here and I don't like El Paso Texas because there is alot of disrespectful people probably the city were there are the most rude people in the USA

[@Azarathify]

El Pasoans typically don't appreciate El Paso until they move to another city and realize that El Paso is great city.

[@Loyd.Hernandez]

I thought people in Colorado Spring's where rude till I went to SF then met really snobby people in LA, I'm sure the there's worse places.

[@MiguelHernandez-rk7bg]

Never seen those people your talking about

[@DanielRodriguez-cv3xb]

@@MiguelHernandez-rk7bg indigenous looking mexican I don't get along with indian looking mexicans thouse are the people iam talking about maybe not you and most people but I just don't get along with those people everyone is different and has different personalities

[@MiguelHernandez-rk7bg]

@@DanielRodriguez-cv3xb you got those kind of people everywhere not just in El Paso but maybe they are not the problem, might be you

[@Andolem]

Dusty, Windy, and Stinky city I've ever been, FYI, if you are black don't come here.

[@GIJadaSmith]

I am black and I love visiting. Clearly you came with a negative and hateful mindset and now want to virtue signal. Nice try, Patrise C.

[@Nickwilde2295]

Tucson Arizona is better than El Paso

[@SkyvatorProductions]

Yes, very true. I've lived in Tucson and it's better than El Paso. Phoenix takes the cake though in being better than both cities.

[@Nickwilde2295]

@@SkyvatorProductions El Paso's a dumb name to give your city

[@animaladvocate8938]

El Paso has overgrown landscape everywhere and homes have bars on their windows. People don't take care of their yards,, really sad.. architecture of the homes is pretty terrible overall. And the restaurants are pretty darn bad no matter what anyone says. Anyway...thats what I see here fyi.

[@CityGeek]

Thanks for sharing your opinion! Some of those things may be true, but they don't fall under the scope of what I cover in videos like this.

[@animaladvocate8938]

@@CityGeek just sharing additional details Im observing while visiting this town.

[@mikecosta7591]

@@animaladvocate8938 the windows probably have the bars to keep ppl like away lol

[@SilentHonor2012]

It's too bad that it sounds like you were in only certain areas - there are many areas here that are really lovely. There aren't any bars on any of homes in the neighborhood where I live and we all take care of our yards. And the restaurants and food trucks offer absolutely amazing food! El Paso is just like any other town in that there are some not-so-nice places as well as great places. If you ever visit El Paso again, please let some locals take you around - there are amazing things to see and do here!

[@animaladvocate8938]

@@SilentHonor2012 interesting. Though I'm so big on landscaping and aesthetics and architecture its just a life force for me. Nonetheless I met nice people. Thanks for your input.